Find out how to shield your family from financial shock. Review the Canada Estate Tax Rules 2026 carefully to maximize family wealth preservation. 04 Jun

Canada Estate Tax Rules 2026: Exemptions & Key Strategies

Dealing with the GSTT can be complex and confusing. With proper planning, the GST exemption provides opportunities to reduce or potentially eliminate the transfer taxes associated with gifting or passing money to younger generations. 12 Mar

Understanding The Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax (GSTT)

In estate planning, people often seek strategies to safeguard their wealth. One such approach is the “Estate Freeze”. This strategy effectively locks in the current value of an estate, minimizes tax implications, and ensures a seamless transfer of assets. 28 Jan

Strategies to Safeguard Wealth: “Estate Freeze” Explained

If you’ve ever wondered whether your executor is prepared, whether your business could run without you, or whether your family is set up for clarity instead of conflict, this conversation will hit home. 24 Nov

Canadian Wealth Secrets Podcast: “Why Your Will Is Not Enough”

An estate tax is levied on the deceased's estate, while an inheritance tax is paid by heirs subject to the tax (spouses are usually exempt). Over a dozen states currently impose estate or inheritance taxes. Find out where you’ll have to pay... 24 Oct

2025 Update: States with Scary Estate & Inheritance Taxes

Estate planners have a variety of techniques and tools that can be employed to protect beneficiaries from themselves. Learn more about how to prevent heirs from squandering their inheritances... 18 Sep

How Estate Plans Prevent Heirs From Squandering Inheritances

Life Insurance is more than just a safety net. It’s a strategic tool. Learn how life insurance is not just about risk— it’s about opportunity... in this in-depth guide to understanding the different types of Life Insurance for Estate Planning in Canada. 05 Sep

Understanding The Role of Life Insurance in Estate Planning

Baby boomers are expected to pass down $124 trillion by 2048, and women are positioned to inherit much of that wealth. But many say they feel unprepared to manage an inheritance... 27 Aug

Statistics: Majority of Women Confess ‘Inheritance Anxiety’

If you’re building wealth for future generations, open communication and clear planning are just as important as investment strategies. These stories offer practical lessons for anyone hoping to pass on wealth— or simply keep their family together... 27 Aug

Wealthy Families That Lost Everything Over Generational Feuds

If you want your family’s money to last, you need to know what these millionaires missed. The right habits make all the difference... 09 Aug

Making Your Family’s Money Last: Start Teaching Habits Now

Revocable living trusts are just one part of the estate planning toolkit. Explore how they work, where they may add value, and what to consider if you're evaluating whether this strategy fits into your broader plan. 09 Jul

When to Support Your Estate Plan with a Revocable Living Trust

Trusts are versatile planning vehicles that can help Canadians protect what they’ve built, plan for the future and support the people and causes they care about – regardless of their net worth. 23 Jun

Wealth Preservation: The Role of Trusts in Estate Planning